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  • The ultimate Sunday Roast guide for Cambridge!

    If you are reading this, you are experiencing the quintessential Sunday struggle: finding the perfect roast dinner. It is easily the most-asked question in the Cambridge Foodies community, so I have gathered every single…

  • The best places to eat & drink in Ely (Cambridgeshire) – Hand picked by a local!

    Ely’s booming food scene is no longer a secret. This charming, historic city is famed for its breathtaking cathedral but is quickly transforming into a genuinely exciting foodie destination in its own right. Forget…

  • The best places to eat in Cambridge: The must-try food guide for visitors (written by a local)

    Cambridge boasts an exciting and diverse food scene. This can sometimes feel overwhelming for visitors, but worry not! I am a lifelong Cambridge resident, with many years of exploring this thriving restaurant scene under…

  • Where to eat down Mill Road (Cambridge)

    If you are reading this then you are probably looking for the best places to eat down Cambridge’s famous Mill Road. You are in luck, as you are utterly spoiled for choice down this…

  • Simon says: The best food vans in Cambridge

    If you are looking for a list of hand-picked food vans in Cambridgeshire, then look no further! I have been around the block a few times when it comes to food vans and I…

  • Simon’s Quest: The best pizza in Cambridge (ranked) 🍕

    – An average guy’s journey to find the best pizza in Cambridge We don’t cover enough pizza on the Cambridge Foodies, so I have started a quest to discover the best pizza in Cambridge!…

  • Simon Says: The best Indian food in Cambridge!

    I have been around the block a few times when it comes to curry in Cambridge. In that time, I have had the pleasure of sampling some truly special dishes in the local area. …

  • Simon says: The best burgers in Cambridge (ranked)

    Join me on my journey sampling the best burgers in Cambridgeshire. I will be ranking them on my own personal preference, mostly for fun (so don’t take it too seriously). Every burger on this…

  • Yim Wah Express – Where have you been all my life? 🤩

    Yim Wah Express is a traditional, family-run restaurant, serving Cantonese cuisine in the very heart of Cambridge. Many years ago, it used to be located at the Caxton Gibbet, until it was damaged by…

  • Mill Mediterranean Coffee Spot, Mill Road

    My wife and I popped down Mill Road after getting an unexpected couple of hours free from the kids. We stumbled across the cafe where we first met over ten years ago and the…

  • Miah’s Indian & Grill, Waterbeach (A10)

    [Invite] – click here (Code: CF5 – £5 off your next meal on orders over £30) I grew up in Waterbeach and have had many fond memories dining at the Slap Up Tandoori and Bollywood…

  • Biryani @ The Taps, Waterbeach (Behrouz food van)

    [Invite] – click here Located at The Taps in Waterbeach, Behrouz offers traditional Indian cuisine every night in their car park. They specialise in biryani but also offer an extensive menu, with the option to…

  • Brunch at Willow Grange

    We were at a loose end on a Saturday morning, so I decided to take the family out for some brunch. There are a few good brunch spots to the north of Cambridge but…

  • Fusion Hut @ Chesterton Road

    [Invite] – click here Fusion Hut has been open for about a year but it has mostly flown under my radar until now. This is mostly due to its ambiguous name that left me confused…

  • Aromi 🇮🇹

    [Invite] – click here Located only a stones-throw away from Kings College university, lies another Cambridge institution. Aromi, a family-run Sicilian restaurant has developed a cult-like following with locals and tourists alike for its authentic…

  • Slim Chickens come to Cambridge

    [Invite] – click here Slim Chickens is a popular American-style fast-food outlet located across the country, well known for their chicken. They have just opened up a restaurant on Regent Street, located in the old…

  • Al Casbah – North African charcoal grill on Mill Road

    Few restaurants have a reputation quite like Al Casbah. People go absolutely crazy for its North African cuisine on Mill Road. In fact, it is allegedly the first charcoal grill restaurant in East Anglia,…

  • Cherry Pit on King Street

    Just when you think Cambridge couldn’t get more edgy, it still manages to surprise you! 😂 A cafe has just opened on King Street offering a selection of pies, coffee and…vinyl? 😂 All with…

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